181009-N-YG414-014 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 9, 2018) Master Chief Information Systems Technician Joel Ramirez, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), gives a speech during an observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for patrolling and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales/Released)